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20 Kurus - Abdülhamid II Constantinople

1293 (1876-1878) years
Silver (.830) 24.05 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1293 (1876-1878)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Kurush (0.20)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Weight
24.05 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24292
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the portrait of Abdülhamid II, the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, while the reverse side features the empire's coat of arms, which includes a crescent moon and a five-pointed star. This design was used for coins minted during Abdülhamid II's reign, which lasted from 1876 to 1909.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1293 (1876) ١ 1402000 - - - - - -
1293 (1877) ٢ 1357000 - - - - - -
1293 (1878) ٣ 5940000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kurus - Abdülhamid II (Constantinople) 1293 (1876-1878) coin.